The pineal gland – a dazzling clock for the inner clock

Pineal gland and melatonin production – how does it work?

Simplified, it can be said that our pineal gland converts the hormone serotonin, which it produces during the day, into the sleep hormone melatonin at night. Both are neurotransmitters (the body’s own messenger substances) that act as connection points in all nerve cells of the body. While serotonin is also known as the happiness hormone and stands for relaxation and mood-lifting effects, melatonin regulates our sleep behaviour, the quality of our night’s rest and, of course, how we fall asleep.
It is therefore hardly surprising that our melatonin level peaks especially at night. Between two and three o’clock, the blood concentration is at its highest and steadily decreases when light falls on the retina – even when the eyes are closed. Sleeping in dark rooms is therefore highly advisable for a restful night, as this is the main way in which the depth and quality of our sleep is controlled.

If this sleep-wake rhythm is disturbed and there is a melatonin deficiency, this usually manifests itself in sleep problems as well as exhaustion and fatigue. The result: our biorhythm is out of balance and we also suffer from listlessness and listlessness, difficulty concentrating and low performance. Finally, restful and good quality sleep has an exceptionally strong antioxidant potential. Especially during the nocturnal resting phase, cell damage can regenerate and our body can refuel the necessary energy for the day.

It is therefore not particularly surprising that sleep disorders pose a higher risk of autoimmune diseases and depression, as a long-term Taiwanese study with almost 85,000 participants confirmed in 2003.*

Our 8 tips for an active(r) pineal gland

To keep your pineal gland active and producing valuable melatonin, we have put together some helpful tips below.

1. Avoid fluoride, because these salts of hydrofluoric acid are the biggest enemy of the pineal gland. This substance is often found in common toothpastes, mouthwashes but also in many mineral waters. Therefore, switch to flouride-free toothpastes and ideally to filtered, pure water.
2. Aluminium, mercury, caffeine, tobacco, refined sugar, highly processed foods, soft drinks and radiation fields are also known to promote calcification of the pineal gland. Therefore, try to avoid these substances.
3. Effectively support your body’s own detoxification, e.g. with PektiCLEAN®, ChitosaCLEAN colon, PlastiCLEAN® or SulfoCLEAN®. Once pollutants such as heavy metals have been bound and eliminated, your sensitive pineal gland will be happy as well as your entire organism.
4. Breathe consciously, deeply and with concentration – ideally as part of a daily meditation. Concentrate consciously on the area between your eyes, i.e. your third eye, and feel into yourself. Relaxation and serenity are valuable for the production of serotonin and melatonin.
5. Enjoy the sun’s rays for at least 15 minutes a day without sunglasses! The light energy fires up your pineal gland and stimulates serotonin production.
6. Make sure you have a good sleeping environment, such as a darkened room, and avoid using technical devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers and TVs. Unfortunately, backlighting interferes immensely with the production of melatonin.
7. Warble and sing to your heart’s content, because the vibrations generated stimulate your pineal gland immensely.
8. Add nutrients such as magnesium, but especially boron (borax). In Active H® night you find both ingredients and with the additionally contained selenium you get a trace element that is also important in the elimination of cell-damaging free radicals. Your pineal gland loves these nutrients and rewards you with the production of melatonin.